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    New for this year are hyperlite 2 inlines, vapor x4/3. Just like previous line, the two higher ended skates are only available in fit 2, so basically like the old supreme. With the new Mission coming out next year, I wouldn't expect a Vapor refresh until '26.

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    Funny how people are saying they're going back to Tricksters instead of the new identity wheels, as that is what I came from...I am def going back to the tricksters as well, as those seemed to last for ages - was really happy with the durability/grip on those. 

    For those with the green identities, how long did it take to 'break off' that screen printing? I posted my concerns back in April after using for one game, and I was so upset, I switched out for a pair of Revisions I had. After using the Revisions for a few months and wearing those out, I had to switch back to the identities - and of course, slipped a ton in back to back games. That's 3 games in on these now, so hoping I don't have too much longer.

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    Bumping this up - I got a set of the new rink rat identity wheels, and am having an issue (and wondering if others are, too.)

     

    The graphic on the outside of the wheels is screen printed (or whatever method it is) on to the wheel, and goes pretty close to the edge of the wheel. I found myself sliding and falling during cross overs and cross under in my last game using them, as the angle of the contact patch when doing this puts more contact on the flatter part of the wheel. 

     

    Anyone else having this issue? I contacted RR and they said the screen print would eventually come off, but I'm not happy that I'm going to have to be conscious of my skating technique now. 

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    3 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

    IMHO, CCM is just putting out better sticks lately than Bauer in terms of both quality and durability.  

    Hmm, I need to find some buds with CCM sticks and try them then. I have only used a CCM ribcor in store for just firing off some shots on dryland. It seemed nice, but I didn't notice it blowing away the Hyperlite. Then again, how comfortable can you get with a stick blasting off 10 or 20 shots though. 

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    Not sure if this is an all the time thing, but I ordered some bauer inline pucks from hockeywolf last week. Got a text and email saying 'we'll keep you updated every step of the way'. I heard nothing for 6 days and they just showed up at my doorstep. No shipping notice, no heads up. I am glad it got here, but I was starting to worry. Otherwise, it's all good. 

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    4 minutes ago, beedee said:

    You aren't imagining that. I had the same experience with Vapors and Supremes regarding the spacing issue. This past weekend I tried on the M5 Pro and the Mach in a 6.5 Fit 3 and they felt amazing. The toe box issue has been addressed (and well documented via Bauer) and I definitely noticed the extra space. My toes and forefoot were crammed and crunched in the 3s when I tried it on last January. 

    The clearance pricing of the US's is pretty alluring, but I remember the fitment was just not good for me. As @Sniper9 said, the Mach will fit different, but in a better way imho if you didnt care for how narrow the US's were in the forefoot and toe box. FWIW, I'm currently in a Size 7, Fit 2 Vapor 3x, and feel like they don't hug/snug my entire foot as well as the M5 Pro and Mach did (more padding in the Supremes). I plan on buying the Mach in a 6.5, Fit 3 here in the near future.

    Very confusing, especially when you assume (as Bauer's own marketing has told us) that fit 1 will be the most negative space and conforming. I agree that it has to be the extra padding on the Supreme line, which makes me wonder how much the fit will change once baked and skated in. 

    Since I couldn't find my size at Pure, I decided to troll eBay last night and found a pair of size 6 ultrasonic demo skates in fit 2 for $400, which are delivering today. Hopefully they fit well enough for me to keep. Otherwise, them Machs are looking tasty. 🙈

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    Bumping this since Ultrasonics are 30% clearance right now. 

     

    I got a pair of hyperlites in size 6, fit 1. Decided that I don't necessarily like them as much as I'd hoped. Went to Pure to try on a pair of size 6 fit 1 Ultrasonics. I was pretty shocked to find that they fit narrower with more negative space than my hyper lites; especially in that narrow toe box and forefoot. They didnt have any ultrasonics in my size, fit 2 left, but they did have the machs in my size, fit 2. Tried those on and the fit was awesome. Great toe box, great forefoot and ankle wrap. 

    Would it be safe to assume the fit 2 ultrasonics will fit fairly similar to the mach? I've seen that they increased the mach toe cap a teeny, bit, but aside from that, pretty close?

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    Take a peek at the 2023 Bauer catalog; they carried over the WM series for mission another year. To me this means they might just ride this line out - wasn't there news of them closing down the Mission hockey office in California?

    Seems like that writing is on the wall especially since they make their roller vapors with a fit 2 - basically same as the Missions which were a supreme fit. 

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    On 12/30/2022 at 8:48 AM, start_today said:

    Those battery powered heated skate blades that were super heavy and had dubious science behind them. 
     

    Roller hockey, but those Mission skates that didn’t have traditional grommets and had hiking boot style quick tightening nylon pull throughs (there’s gotta be a name those that I’m blanking on). It was like Mission had a cool idea and did no longer term stress testing and everyone’s “eyelets” ripped out in three months. 

    The Mission 'DNA lacing" was definitely a case of "looks cool, doesn't work." And, these came shortly after the wicked lite skate, which was arguably the greatest inline skate the world had seen up until 2005 or so. 

     

    Look at this abomination. 

     

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    8 minutes ago, pgeorgan said:

    Likely because (based on what I'm reading about the Trues from this thread) those particular Vapors start off with significantly less negative space right out the box.

    If I put almost any tension on the laces when I had a pair, the sides of my feet would be crushed by end of the game. If you hit the sweet spot though, the skates were money. I think Johnny Gaudreau has gone back to his 1X's. 

    My dream skate is the 1x 2.0 with the updated Vapor toe cap. 

    Yeah, the fit definitely changed from the 1x/2x. I am skating hyper lite fit 1 now and there is significantly more room in the toe box and forefoot now. The 1x/2x were tops for minimizing negative space, for sure.

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    Is it possible the junior skates are built on a different last?

    I wear 6.5 in Vapor, previously had gotten size 6 for the TF. After baking, could not even feather the toecap, and forefoot was absolutely swimming in the boot. Sent them back.

    Saw that they are having a good clearance/sale deal now and decided to move to the junior 5.5 size. Got them today - big toe is over the ridge, but feathering the toe cap. pinky toes and forefoot have no space - actually very tight. this is after baking and not playing any games yet. Seems wild that moving down half a size to the juniors makes a night and day difference. 

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    i swapped out my medium r1 for a size small on my bauer 6.5s

    Completely changes the feel. Also, different dynamics with the 68/72mm wheels instead of the 76mm/80mm. I am having the same issue with my size small that I did with the mediums - brand new labeda wheels rub together in the front. I had to go for a rip on asphalt to wear them down enough that they spin freely. 

     

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    Just now, crispy92 said:

    I’m probably closer to an 8.5 or 8 In the 3x pro when I tried them on and I’m currently down to a 7 and maybe could’ve tried 6.5. After two bakes my twos don’t really touch the cap unless I try

    Yeah, this is where i am at after 1 bake. I have to try and slide my toes up to touch the cap. Thinking about doing another bake just to see what would happen.

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    3 hours ago, caseyjones said:

    Yea you could. I contemplated it. But you really only gain the difference on the front and back wheel. Going to a 72/68 setup on a medium frame might be more to my liking In terms of overall wheelbase length.  I just thought it would be really awkward with huge spaces between each wheel.  Right now the front wheel is basically flush with the toe cap.  I’m getting more comfortable with thinking this is going to work out good. I’ll post pics once done. Already trimmed the plastic off one skate and it’s fitting much better already.  Appreciate all the feedback!

    What do you mean you only gain the difference in the front and back wheel? I was thinking about getting some 76/72 mm instead of 80/76 on my medium to try out 

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